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Breath! Looking back I remember all the kids who were really intelligent and that there was no way I was going to keep up with them in college. I was scared probably more than most thinking ? Ill be all alone in college?; that terrified me ! Now that I am here sitting I my dorm room I realized college is about three things; organization, being mature;, and taking a deep breath ! I needed to realize that yes some of the classes may be hard but I wasn?t the only person thinking that. There are so many other students who are just like me; scared and thinking this is so different from what there used to. Knowing that I?m not alone made me a lot more comfortable. At least try hard. The studying and organization skills that I picked high school helped out so much. The truth all comes down to the fact that once you realize that you?re your going to school for you makes even the hardest class that much more easier. AND HAVE FUN! Honestly its not that scary, its a lot like high school but instead your around people who share a common interest: EDUCATION!

To be prepared for homesickness. As a senior, I was so excited to leave New York to go down to Florida and it never crossed my mind that I would miss home. Being only 17 years old when I came down here, I was a young freshman and it was a hard transition for me. My family was a call away, but I knew that it would be a while until I could see them. I had made it through to Thanksgiving break but it had finally taken its toll on me. That day I had bought a plane ticket with money I saved up and went back home to see my family. Coming back for the 2nd semester has only been harder too because of going home a month for Winter break. It is a tough thing and I wish I had known how hard it really was going to be.

If I were to go back in time and talk to myself as a senior, I'd tell myself that my life is what I make it. I'd explain to myself that Even though I came out of high school unsociable it doesn't mean I have to walk around college with out friends either. If I knew that when I was in high school, I probably would've had an easier transition from high school to college because I wouldn't have clinged to my highschool friends as much as I did when I graduated.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior about the transition into freshman year, the advice I would give myself would be very simple: "go to class!" and "do your homework!"

Focus on school and finish education before engaging in a serious relationship or commitment.

I would tell myself to join the clubs and activities the school offers. It is a great way to start the college year and making friends. Also it is a great way to know more about the school through the students who have been there for years. I would also tell myself to take school more seriously and not withdraw from classes because I thought I was going to fail, when I could try harder and use the available resources and free tutoring offer on campus.

Dear Jevais, I know your enjoying senior year and hoping you get that promotion at work really soon but you have more important things to focus on. I've been in your shoes and I want greatness from you. Take the initiative and apply to colleges early; do not wait to do it with your friends. If you want a bright future then forget about your part time job and focus on school. Make school your career and in the near future it will definitely pay off. Instead of sitting around the cafeteria for forty-five minutes every day, go to the library and apply for some scholarships. No one is going to hold your hand anymore. The next 12 months are going to bring great oppurtunities for you and you need to be ready for them. So hit the books and study hard. - From someone who cares

My transition from a high school senior to a college freshman was rather smooth to begin with, however, there is a couple things I would inform myself about. The greatest obstacle I faced as a college freshman was learning self discipline. I'm very self disciplined in alot of ways like staying in shape and staying out of trouble, however, it's hard to make yourself go to EVERY class when there is no attendance taken or no one forcing you to go. I slacked off in a couple classes my first semester and founf myself struggling in academics for the first time in my life. Even though I'm only a sophomore in credits, this is my fourth year at FAU and I definately wised up to the idea of not missing class on a regular basis. My education will determine my future, and after all is said and done, I want that future to be bright and prosperous!

If I could go back in time I would tell the past me to definately be more prepared and organized. College throws a lot at you and if you don't have some method of organizing it all than you will be swamped by it. From test dates and finals, to advisor meetings and practice it all starts to mix together if you aren't careful. Also I would tell myself to do those last twenty community service hours to obtain Bright Futures because college life is very expensive. I would also mention to handle my college funds more responsiably and budget what little money I have to work with. Those main points would have greatly benifitted me had I known a head of time.

I would go back in time and tell myself not to leave work for the last minute. In high school that was ok because there was not that much work to be done. I would tell my self to also to study hard for each test that I have. I would also tell myself to go to sleep early so that I would be able to wake up in the morning. Lastly I would tell my self that college is not like highschool. It is harder and requires you to study twice as hard and not the night before for a test.